Today is our last day in Andong, and so far it’s been lovely. Situated in east-central South Korea, the city of Andong is in the province of North Gyeongsang (Gyeongsangbuk-do/경상북도), at the geographic and cultural heart of the country. Andong Overview Andong downtown https://youtube.com/shorts/s08qXXfmnXk?feature=share VIDEO: Our train chugs along through Gyeongsangbuk-do's farmland, on the way… Continue reading Andong and Hahoe Folk Village
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Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Balloon animals are purely delightful! They evoke memories of amusement parks and celebrations from childhood. Here's an amigurumi dog version that's hot off my hook, from a wonderful pattern by Knotmonster. I had so much fun making this figure that I'll certainly do a few more in the coming weeks. Sometimes frivolous, simple pleasures are in… Continue reading Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Nammeji Lake sculpture festival is back
The bright, temperate days of Korean Autumn are upon us, and I take every spare moment to be outside enjoying my favorite month of the year. This past weekend, we took a leisurely walk around Nammeji Lake, just west of campus, where the annual sculpture festival is in progress, through October 29. I'm a huge… Continue reading Nammeji Lake sculpture festival is back
Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
I'm so glad to be back with you to share a few of my late Summer/early Autumn pleasures. It's been more than a month since my last post, and time just slipped by with my duties at work and the quotidian routine. This long weekend, South Korea is celebrating the Chuseok holiday, so I have… Continue reading Red fig preserves recipe + random craft doings
Tokyo cameo – Yanaka, Ueno
One of my favorite areas in Tokyo is the quiet, residential, historic enclave of Yanaka (谷中). Three years ago, I took a wonderful guided half-day tour here (see my post from Feb. 2020), and was fortunate to have the guide all to myself. That day, I was able to visit the extraordinary Nezu Shrine, the… Continue reading Tokyo cameo – Yanaka, Ueno
A quick hello – WIPs and ginkgo leaves
It’s already mid-November - my semester is a race to the finish. Only three weeks to go before final exams start! I’ve managed to make slow progress on some crafty items, including a gnome figure that still needs his beard and hat. The photo shows that he’s already got his suspenders and the cutest rainbow… Continue reading A quick hello – WIPs and ginkgo leaves
Crocheted Pumpkins (free pattern)
Just had to share some of the fruits (awww...) of my latest crochet efforts: crocheted pumpkins! 'Tis the time of year again for crocheted and knitted pumpkin patterns, and I really love this one - it is so easy to make, and the pattern is free (click here)! The pattern gives options to make a… Continue reading Crocheted Pumpkins (free pattern)
Circular cardigan; dog show highlights
I just finished a unique circular cardi, using Lang Yarns Wool Addicts "Sunshine" mercerized cotton, a worsted chainette yarn. This shade of gold is really pretty, but I think it has been discontinued. The pattern is a simple and very fast-moving one that starts in the center of the back medallion, and is worked in… Continue reading Circular cardigan; dog show highlights
One Fine Spring Sunday + “New Life” mandala progress
Just a few photos and words to catch you up on one of my current WIPs, the "New Life" mandala. As of today, I've zipped ahead to round 34, and well into the green section of the YarnArt gradient cake (see photos below). I also have a few shots of today's walk around my neighborhood's… Continue reading One Fine Spring Sunday + “New Life” mandala progress
More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
Gingko trees are some of the most beautiful and interesting trees I know of. I read somewhere that these ancient trees were around at the time of dinosaurs, and their species has no living relatives. There are dozens of these living fossils throughout my neighborhood, and they turn a stunning shade of gold each autumn.… Continue reading More autumn goodness + new and finished projects
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